Panasonic PV-840F - Manual (Page 16)

Tape Operation
VHS Index Search System
Each time recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are made, program
index and information are also included. These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings.
Direct Access (For normal and /or timer recordings)
Go directly to desired recording.
1
INDEX
a
Display SELECT SEARCH
MODE.
Press INDEX.*
• If there are no timer recordings on the
Program Index List, go to step 3.
2
SELECT SEARCH MODE
PROGRAM INDEX SEARCH
SELECT;* ▼ KEY
SET > KEY
END ;INDEX KEY
Display INDEX.
1) Press AT to select.
2) Press ► to display.
• This screen appears oniy if
there are timer recordings.
3
INDEX
Select the recording number.
Press NUMBERED
keys.
• To calcuiate number,
see below.
4
INDEX 04
INDEX SEARCH 04
Press FF or REW.
When search is
finished, playback
begins.
■ To Calculate Index Number
Example 1:
If you are watching recording 4 and you want to watch recording 2,
enter 3 in step “3” and press REW.
1 2 3
1
4 5 6 7
Example 2:
If you are watching recording 2 and you want to watch recording 6,
enter 4 in step “3” and press FF.
1
(
2 3 4 5 6 7
NOTE: i indicates start points of each recording.
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Make each entry within 10 seconds, or
the Index Search mode will be canceled.
If Direct Access or Index Scan is started
very close to an index mark, that index
mark may not be counted in the search.
For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7252).